This past weekend I went on a trip to the West of Ireland and visited Mayo, Westport and the Aran Islands. I thought that Dublin was an amazing place, well let me say that the countryside of Ireland blew my mind away. It is the most beautiful and most green place I have ever visited in my life. The pictures below show a few of the scenes I actually experienced, and though they look photo-shopped, these are all real pictures I took this past weekend!
We learned a lot on our trip about Irish history, especially about the Potato Famine. It is quite interesting hearing all the stories then actually seeing the places where they took place. It was emotional, even, seeing all the beautiful scenery where so much bad took place. They call it the "Terrible Beauty" of the countryside.
The Aran Islands were outstanding, I got to walk around a monastery from the 7th century, made up entirely of stone which still stood on its own. It was called the "Seven Churches" and I felt blessed to be able to see such an amazing thing, and touch stone walls build over 1500 years ago. The Aran Islands are made up completely of limestone, which makes the scenery even more interesting.
My 21st birthday was also great fun. I got to celebrate it with a wonderful group of friends, and even received gifts from loved ones back in Washington. Thank you to everyone who made it so special.
I have been making travel plans to see Europe while I'm here; might as well take advantage of Ryan Air and their cheap flights around Europe! I have already booked flights to see Paris (end of November) and Barcelona (end of December)! I'm so excited.
The Aran Islands were outstanding, I got to walk around a monastery from the 7th century, made up entirely of stone which still stood on its own. It was called the "Seven Churches" and I felt blessed to be able to see such an amazing thing, and touch stone walls build over 1500 years ago. The Aran Islands are made up completely of limestone, which makes the scenery even more interesting.
My 21st birthday was also great fun. I got to celebrate it with a wonderful group of friends, and even received gifts from loved ones back in Washington. Thank you to everyone who made it so special.
I have been making travel plans to see Europe while I'm here; might as well take advantage of Ryan Air and their cheap flights around Europe! I have already booked flights to see Paris (end of November) and Barcelona (end of December)! I'm so excited.
Above: Cliff in Aran Islands
Below: Me in the Seven Churches
Above: Jen and I at a beach, sitting on Limestone in the Aran Islands.
Below: Me sitting on limestone in the Aran Islands
Above: The group of Americans in my Study Abroad group which I traveled with
Below: Me in the typical country side scenery in Westport
Above: Me placing a stone on the memorial of an event which took place during the famine.
Below: The Seven Churches in the Aran Islands (7th century)
Below: The Seven Churches in the Aran Islands (7th century)
2 comments:
Hi Natasha,
I enjoy your blog very much. It seems as though you are having a great time in Ireland.
Aunt Jackie
Hey tasha...it is amazing how much sight seeing you have done in such short time...how did u manage it? no wonder you sing I am super woman better than Alicia cause now I can see: U R Super Woman.
I love all the beautiful old historical ruins, chuches, castles , it tells so much and they are just beautiful.I wish I was there...U make me very jelous...very proud of U .. looks like U'r just having a ball and not working at all!!Watz up w/that?...love xoxo
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